Sentences with phrase «universal background check bill»

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When told that the age - 21 limit was not included in a universal - background - checks bill written by Sens. Patrick J. Toomey (R - Pa.)

The Manchin - Toomey bill, the only gun legislation in Congress after Sandy Hook that came close to becoming law, didn't even establish universal background checks.

Under heavy pressure from an influential gun - control group, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would introduce legislation expanding universal background checks — following through on a months - long pledge to bring forward the bill.

«They have obstructed universal background checks and are trying to force a «concealed carry» bill into law that is reckless and immoral,» said Cuomo said in a statement released by the state Democratic Committee.

A 2013 bill that called for universal background checks failed in the Senate.

A bill providing for universal background checks on gun purchases, that was introduced following the Newtown School Shooting, failed to pass the Senate last year.

When a popular bill mandating near - universal background checks on gun purchases died in the Senate, it was a wake - up call for many.

This bill would require stricter gun control laws and universal background checks for those trying to purchase guns.

After the Parkland school shooting, President Trump vowed to defy the NRA and push for a comprehensive gun control bill that would raise the age limit to purchase rifles, impose near universal background checks and renew a ban on assault - style rifles.